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AK52 UPL

2002 Mitsubishi L200

White Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

134,196 mi
Last recorded134,196 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi L20090,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK52 UPL
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 134,196 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff sight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Under body corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2025 130,425 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Prop shaft bearing has slight play central prop bearing slight wear (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff/nose bearing slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

vehicle has surface corrosion from front to back underneath vehicle

Pass 14 Jun 2024 127,830 miles

All under body has surface corrosion

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 127,767 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Prop shaft bearing has slight play central prop bearing slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2022 127,250 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes covered in grease. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear bumper strengthening webbing has been cut but still secure.

Fail 17 Feb 2022 127,250 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes covered in grease. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear bumper strengthening webbing has been cut but still secure.

Pass 2 Feb 2021 126,608 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 126,174 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 125,801 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 125,032 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 124,432 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 124,302 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 120,472 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 112,640 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 109,180 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 101,061 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 98,000 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 77,601 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 57,754 miles

How Reliable is the Mitsubishi L200?

Based on 1,362,678 MOT tests across 122,130 vehicles.

74.1%
Pass Rate
7,398
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
122,130
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 34,324
position lamp(s) not working 20,464
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 19,949
Leaf spring fractured 19,317
Registration plate lamp not working 17,273
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AK52 UPL is a 2002 Mitsubishi L200 in White with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

Across all 2002 Mitsubishi L200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.1% with a typical mileage of 90,349 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mitsubishi L200 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 34,324 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AK52 UPL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mitsubishi L200 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 24 years old, this Mitsubishi L200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AK52 UPL is a 2002 Mitsubishi L200, first registered on 1 November 2002.

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